Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2015 WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 250

Climate control/Defrosting

Defrosting
& Type A
Select the “ ” mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the “ ” mode
by turning the airflow mode selection dial
to defrost or to dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.

& Type B
Select the “ ” mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the “ ” mode
by pressing the airflow mode selection
button to defrost or to dehumidify the
windshield and front door windows.

NOTE
When the “ ” or “ ” mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless of
the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode. After defrosting the
windshield by pressing the defroster
button “ ”, pressing the button again
returns the system to the setting that
had been selected before the defroster
was activated.

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Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner
& Cleaning ventilation grille

1)

Front ventilation inlet grille

Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.

& Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
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